{"id":334,"date":"2023-01-24T19:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T19:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/?p=334"},"modified":"2025-11-11T14:42:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T14:42:16","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-trail-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/a-beginners-guide-to-trail-running\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Trail Running"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_0d19177bd7835731b090bbc8d36ac23c\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/running\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRunning\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/beginners-guides\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeginner&#8217;s guides\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/trail-running\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrail Running\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Trail Running\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy OS Team\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2023-01-24T19:23:00+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">January 24, 2023<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t7 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1342\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/trail-running-for-beginners-.01cb00adc45b0ff4606cafecfa96a4b7-e1707159780163.jpg\" class=\"img\" alt=\"Women running in the outdoors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/trail-running-for-beginners-.01cb00adc45b0ff4606cafecfa96a4b7-e1707159780163.jpg 1342w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/trail-running-for-beginners-.01cb00adc45b0ff4606cafecfa96a4b7-e1707159780163-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/trail-running-for-beginners-.01cb00adc45b0ff4606cafecfa96a4b7-e1707159780163-1024x368.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/trail-running-for-beginners-.01cb00adc45b0ff4606cafecfa96a4b7-e1707159780163-768x276.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1342px) 100vw, 1342px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_21ed0754b87680757b37d8a235fc6406\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-trail-running-for-beginners\">Trail running for beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to get more from your runs? Enjoy one of the many benefits of trail running and discover new paths near you. Our beginner&#8217;s guide to trail running will help get you started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been running off-road, through woodlands and footpaths that take you up gentle hills and down intermittent slopes, then whether you know it or not, you&#8217;ve been trail running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running1.png\" alt=\"Trail running on a hill\" class=\"wp-image-336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running1.png 871w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running1-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-what-is-trail-running\">What is trail running?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to several authorities, trail running takes place on softer, more cushioned terrain like grass and mud. It&#8217;s defined as &#8216;heading off the beaten track&#8217; on routes that may not be marked, and paths that are out in nature. Some interchange &#8216;trail&#8217; and &#8216;fell&#8217; running, but the two concepts are quite different, with the latter acknowledged as far more &#8216;rugged, rocky and extreme&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Is trail running, therefore, as simple as running on any surface that isn&#8217;t solid? Not exactly. It&#8217;s about leaving the hustle and bustle of leaving everyday life behind; it&#8217;s about feeling the breeze on your face, negotiating tree roots and being alert for overgrown branches. It&#8217;s about spotting wildlife and enjoying nature. Essentially, it&#8217;s much more fun than running on the road!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/trail-running.jpg\" alt=\"Trail running through a forest\" class=\"wp-image-337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/trail-running.jpg 871w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/trail-running-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/trail-running-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-why-hit-the-trails\">Why hit the trails?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8216;exercise is good for you&#8217; bit aside, trail running advocates insist that this form of activity is &#8216;good for the soul&#8217;. You are also less prone to injury with trail running. Due to the softer surfaces, your joints and ankles don&#8217;t jar so much as they would on the road. The varying terrain can also help to strengthen core muscles and you&#8217;ll find yourself using different muscles during your trail run &#8211; helping you run further as the same muscles are not over-used, like they are when road running.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When out on the trails you&#8217;re less likely to be exposed to exhaust fumes &#8211; instead you can breathe in clean, fresh air &#8211; good for the mind and the body! Lastly, as said above, it&#8217;s simply much nicer than running on a pavement. The scenery is likely to be more pleasing which enables you to relax and enjoy the great outdoors, taking your mind off the actual running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running2.png\" alt=\"Trail running in the mountains\" class=\"wp-image-338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running2.png 871w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running2-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running2-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-what-constitutes-a-trail-route\">What constitutes a trail route?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The experts at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.runnersworld.com\/trail-running-training\/what-trail\">Runners World<\/a>\u00a0claim that a trail must comprise three of the following four elements: it should be unpaved, offer natural obstacles, be scenic and\/or consist of &#8216;significant elevation gain\/loss&#8217;. By that reckoning, and especially so for a beginner just starting out, a trail run around the local woods might qualify as a trail just as much as a paved cycle path in a National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, some of best trails are those which you can only access on foot; unspoilt environments which offer you superb scenery. They might include a short stretch of road running, but if the route is predominantly off-road, then you&#8217;re on a trail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find running trails with the help of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/apps\/os-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OS Maps<\/a>. Just select &#8216;Running&#8217; when discovering routes or plot your own by looking for the green dashed lines (of various thickness) on an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/maps\/paper-maps\/explorer-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OS Explorer Map<\/a>. If the green dashed line runs through a rural area like a field or a woodland, it&#8217;s most likely to be a trail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_8169963f3ea5d7e5908780ea27908439\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/?lat=51.776100&#038;lon=-1.894300&#038;zoom=7.0000&#038;style=Standard&#038;type=2d\" class=\"Button Button--blue \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFind trail running routes\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running4.png\" alt=\"Running through a field\" class=\"wp-image-339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running4.png 871w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running4-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running4-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-trail-running-for-beginners-0\">\u200bTrail running for beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are out and about, it&#8217;s polite to observe a certain etiquette. If you are on a small trail or a paved path, be respectful of other walkers and leave a good distance between them and you. You may even need to walk yourself on some elevations &#8211; which is perfectly fine. Walking is allowed!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you might be running in more sheltered, obscured locations, safety is paramount. Let someone know where you are going and what time you expect to return. Wear brightly-coloured gear and keep an eye out for nature&#8217;s trip hazards. If possible, run with someone else. We hardly need to remind you to exercise some common sense, but if you do feel a little isolated, then don&#8217;t run down that trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-width-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running7.png\" alt=\"Running with a dog\" class=\"wp-image-341\" style=\"width:860px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running7.png 871w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running7-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running7-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any form of activity, trail running can be as tough or as easy-going as you like regardless of being a beginner or not. You don&#8217;t need to find the nearest steep ascent, simply find a park or woodland and run. It&#8217;s a good idea to determine a route first, to allay any fears about getting lost. Alternatively, consider joining a trail running group in your area where seasoned runners can offer you support and advice. Eventually, when you feel ready, you could enter organised trail running events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need the right gear, of course. The uneven, but softer terrain means that your shoes don&#8217;t need to be as cushioned as they might for road running, but try to find a pair that offers suitable grip as you could be traversing dirt paths and slippery grasses. Look for shoes with 4mm lugs or above and veer away from GORE-TEX\u00ae &#8211; they are great at keeping you dry through wet grass but&nbsp;even the most water-proofed shoes won&#8217;t hold up if you&#8217;re wading through ankle-deep puddles!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the same token, wear clothes that are washable, as you are likely to get muddy at various points during your trail running regime. Don&#8217;t wear anything you are precious about, as there is a chance you could snag clothing on branches. A waterproof\/windproof jacket will come in handy if it&#8217;s likely to rain or you&#8217;re running in exposed areas where you may feel the elements more. If you&#8217;re running for longer than an hour or in the summer you may want to take food and water with you. A hydration pack with integrated\u00a0water bladder\u00a0or a\u00a0running vest\u00a0are popular with runners.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running3.png\" alt=\"Trail running up a mountain\" class=\"wp-image-343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running3.png 871w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running3-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_to_trail_running3-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-navigate-with-ease\">\u200bNavigate with ease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to try your hand at trail running then first you need to find a route. Use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/apps\/os-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OS Maps<\/a>\u00a0to find running routes near you or have a go at plotting your own. Remember to download OS mapping\u00a0onto your device before you leave home for instant access to offline mapping when you&#8217;re out in nature and possibly out of signal range. This will ensure you won&#8217;t get lost and it will offer you the flexibility to alter your route as you go. You can also follow your route with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/apps\/os-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OS Maps<\/a>\u00a0and enable notifications which will tell you when you&#8217;ve gone off course &#8211; navigating on trails couldn&#8217;t be easier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-gps-devices-for-trail-running\">\u200bGPS devices for trail running<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people like to carry a GPS device when hitting the trails, not just for safety but for navigation too. GPS watches are the most popular amongst runners and they are\u00a0easy to use alongside\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/apps\/os-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OS Maps<\/a>, which will have more detailed mapping.\u00a0All you need to do is export your route file (<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/what-is-a-gpx-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPX<\/a>) from OS Maps and connect it to your GPS (using Garmin Connect for example) and you&#8217;ll be able to follow the route on your watch. 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